Categories in Leuven
Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Leuven
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments | Average Age of Business |
|---|---|---|
| Restaurants | 1,101 | 20 years |
| Corporate management | 1,016 | 23 years |
| Health and medical | 777 | 27 years |
| Lawyers legal | 692 | 22 years |
| Shopping | 632 | 29 years |
| Electronics stores | 533 | 23 years |
| Real estate | 353 | 28 years |
| Architects | 303 | 20 years |
| Beauty salons | 287 | 16 years |
Leuven Facts
| Area | 34.6 km² |
| Population | 77,018 |
| Male Population | 38,390 (49.8%) |
| Female Population | 38,628 (50.2%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +17.2% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +13.5% |
| Median Age | 36.5 years (Male: 35.4, Female: 37.8) |
| Area Codes | 16 |
| Neighborhoods | Heverlee, Kessel-Lo, Egenhoven, Leuven, Mechelen |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Central European Summer Time |
| Lat & Lng | 50.87959, 4.70093 |
| Postal Codes | 3000, 3001, 3010, 3012, 3018, More |
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Leuven Population
Years 1975 to 2020
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 65,710 | 66,943 | 67,886 | 75,050 | 77,018 |
| Population Density | 1,897.8 / km² | 1,933.4 / km² | 1,960.6 / km² | 2,167.5 / km² | 2,224.3 / km² |
Leuven Population change from 2000 to 2015
Increase of 10.6% from year 2000 to 2015
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leuven | +14.2% | +12.1% | +10.6% |
| Belgium | +15.7% | +13.2% | +10% |
Leuven Median Age
Median Age: 36.5 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leuven | 36.5 yrs | 37.8 yrs | 35.4 yrs |
| Belgium | 41.3 yrs | 42.5 yrs | 40.3 yrs |
Leuven Population Density
Population Density: 2,224 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leuven | 77,018 | 34.6 km² | 2,224 / km² |
| Belgium | 11.3 million | 30,664.8 km² | 368 / km² |
Leuven Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1100 to 2100
- JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
- CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
- [Link] Klein Goldewijk, K., Beusen, A., Doelman, J., and Stehfest, E.: Anthropogenic land use estimates for the Holocene – HYDE 3.2, Earth Syst. Sci. Data, 9, 927–953, https://doi.org/10.5194/essd-9-927-2017, 2017.
Neighborhoods in Leuven
Percentage of businesses by neighborhood in Leuven
Area Codes
Percentage Area Codes used by businesses in Leuven
Postal Codes
Percentage of businesses by Postal Codes in Leuven
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Leuven
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.
Leuven CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leuven | 670,832 tn | 8.71 tn | 19,374.2 tons/km² |
| Belgium | 92,691,347 tn | 8.22 tn | 3,022.7 tons/km² |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 670,832 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 8.71 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 19,374.2 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Flood | Medium (7) |
| Earthquake | Low (2) |
* Risk, particularly concerning flood or landslide, may not be for the entire area.
- Dilley, M., R.S. Chen, U. Deichmann, A.L. Lerner-Lam, M. Arnold, J. Agwe, P. Buys, O. Kjekstad, B. Lyon, and G. Yetman. 2005. Natural Disaster Hotspots: A Global Risk Analysis. Washington, D.C.: World Bank. https://doi.org/10.1596/0-8213-5930-4.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University. 2005. Global Flood Hazard Frequency and Distribution. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4668B3D.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University. 2005. Global Earthquake Hazard Distribution - Peak Ground Acceleration. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4BZ63ZS.
Recent Nearby Earthquakes
Magnitude 3.0 and greater
| Date▼ | Time↕ | Magnitude↕ | Distance↕ | Depth↕ | Location↕ | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/13/08 | 1:14 AM | 3.3 | 73.5 km | 5,000 m | Belgium | usgs.gov |
| 7/14/08 | 1:33 AM | 3.2 | 82.2 km | 4,000 m | Belgium | usgs.gov |
| 7/13/08 | 1:45 PM | 3.8 | 28.9 km | 4,000 m | Belgium | usgs.gov |
| 11/25/07 | 3:10 AM | 3.7 | 95.7 km | 13,000 m | Belgium | usgs.gov |
| 3/31/07 | 6:46 AM | 3 | 86 km | 15,600 m | Belgium | usgs.gov |
| 11/28/06 | 8:19 AM | 3.1 | 89.1 km | 4,000 m | The Netherlands | usgs.gov |
| 3/2/03 | 5:44 PM | 3 | 74.6 km | 10,000 m | Belgium | usgs.gov |
| 10/1/02 | 2:48 PM | 3 | 83 km | 10,000 m | Belgium | usgs.gov |
| 8/31/02 | 9:28 PM | 3.2 | 79.9 km | 10,000 m | Belgium | usgs.gov |
| 7/22/02 | 12:39 PM | 3.2 | 90.8 km | 10,000 m | Belgium | usgs.gov |
Leuven
Leuven (Dutch pronunciation: [ˈløːvə(n)]; French: Louvain, pronounced: [luvɛ̃], often used in English) is the capital of the province of Flemish Brabant in Belgium. It is located about 25 kilometres (16 miles) east of Brussels, close to other neighbo..
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